Chapter 68

“That’s not enough, Young Master! One more time! Again!”

THWACK!

THWACK!

“Aiden, focus! Remember last week’s lesson? Now swing your stick harder!”

“I know!”

THWACK!

THWAACK!

“How many times do I have to tell you? Your movement is wrong!”

Aiden struggled to correct his position to match what his tutor wanted.

“I understand, you jerk...”

“If you understand, do it right! One more time!”

THWACK!

THWAAACK!

The clattering of wooden sticks filled the quiet training room, the perfect place for practice.

His ears rang every time his wooden stick collided with his tutor’s, but he ignored it.

He had to concentrate. Lose focus even for a moment and he would—

THWAACK!

His tutor’s wooden stick hit his left shin, causing him to wince in pain.

“Don’t whine.”

“Who’s whining, damn it!”

He tried to retaliate against his tutor’s attack, but failed.

So far, his stick had not mana